All our articles about running a freelance writing business.
Chances are, many of your favorite online writers are using a blogging platform like Medium or Substack to make money from their writing. There are a variety of blogging platforms that don’t directly pay writers for their work, but instead use revenue-sharing models that allow writers to get paid for views, clicks, subscribers, etc. These … Read more
It can be tough and time consuming to find paid freelance writing jobs, particuarly when you’re starting out. So I’ve pulled together a list of the best job boards, agencies, websites etc. to help you out. I’ve tried to cover a range of places where you’ll find freelance writing work at different price points, from … Read more
Successful freelance writing is about more than the ability to write, or your command of a language. Writing platforms, content mills, and job boards are full of writers, and there is stiff competition for almost all decent writing jobs. If you want to get better opportunities, work with better clients, and earn more money as … Read more
Being a freelance copywriter is primarily about doing the work: writing every day. However, being a successful freelance writer is also about being a good small business owner. You need the same skills and tools to manage a writing business just like any other. Many freelance writers have the writing skills and creativity to be … Read more
Finding clients is a constant struggle for freelance copywriters. It’s part of the burden we take on as both employees and managers of our own independent businesses. If you aren’t spending just as much, or more, time marketing your business as you are writing, you’ll quickly find your project pool drying up. However, there are … Read more
Ever wondered why some freelance writers can charge $1,000 for writing a 1,000-word blog post whilst others can only charge $30? It’s because they are selling a copywriting service, not a product. Sure at the very low-end price-wise, you’re going to get poor grammar, poor flow, awkward construction, etc., but no one is going to … Read more
If you’re struggling to set the correct freelance copywriting fees for you, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ll look at different pricing methods, copywriting rates, and other pricing considerations to help you decide on your own copywriting fees. Pricing your work is one of the most difficult steps in any freelancer’s path towards … Read more
One of the best things about freelance writing is that you get to manage your own productivity. One of the worst things about freelance writing is that you have to manage your own productivity. It’s a whole new level of adulting. One of the secrets of successful writers is that they establish a set of … Read more
Staying organized is an essential skill for any freelancer, and especially so for freelance writers. Many copywriting projects have multiple phases and rounds of review, and each milestone can have an associated deadline and discussion… tracking it all can be a challenge. Successful freelancing requires nearly as much project management as it does writing, so … Read more
Unfortunately, they don’t hand you a Client Services Manual your first day as a freelance copywriter. If they did, it would help you avoid basic freelance writer mistakes, and build lasting client relationships that will sustain and grow your writing business. The truth is, most clients won’t give you feedback on your communication strategy: they … Read more
